BEML, a premier sector company under the Ministry of Defence, has launched the biggest made-in-India electrical excavator BE1800E for large mining operations.

At a function held at KGF Complex of the company, P. Dwarakhanath, chairman and MD has launched the equipment in the presence of directors, executives and employees of the company.

"BEML BE1800E electrical excavator matters a lot in mega mining projects where low-cost electric power is available. This excavator is packed with leading-edge technology, offers a host of advantages, including superior controllability, mobility, durability, maintainability and operator comfort," the company said.

Shares of the company declined Rs 2.45, or 0.31%, to trade at Rs 787.00. The total volume of shares traded was 49,203 at the BSE (10.23 a.m., Thursday).